We visit every summer & always happy. Had the chicken with rice & salad & its a great meal. I also always buy 4 bottles of their dressing to take home - its one of my favorites. read more

My family and I always come to this place to eat when we rent down the shore in the summer. Went today around 8pm because Google said they were open until 9pm. When we got there we were shooed away and in passing were told they closed at 8pm. When we tried to just let the worker know their hours are wrong on Google we were ignored and walked by multiple times. Until, a worker came over and explained to use we should just call in the future to check hours. We totally understood they were closed but we were just trying to let them know the hours were wrong so they could fix them so no one else had to go through what we did. After we left I then saw on Yelp it says they close at 7:30pm. Hours are inconsistent and confusing to figure out when they actually close. It is a shame because we love the food and always buy sauce when we come but the service we received today was really disappointing. read more

Was surprised by how the food wasn't as good as my last review. The service was still good. I had the lobster roll special, which has a good amount of lobster, but not enough to even fill the roll. The special came with fries and at the price I would have expected their rice and salad option which they gave a year ago according to a picture I saw. Overall the price didn't justify the roll and just fries. The lobster roll itself did taste good though and the fries were good, but I was hoping for the rice and salad as an option. The sesame mayo that came with it was really good. My wife had the Mahi Mahi melt that also came with fries. She got full on the fries and half of the sandwich so I was able to try the other half. A good amount of fish, but unfortunately was kind of dry. There wasn't much cheese on it so I wouldn't call it a melt. I also don't remember the bread being toasted. Overall, the lack of good sides, portion, price, and taste of the melt led me to the 3 star review. read more

this was a waste of time, this is only a season place. Shop is close. the location was close and not in operation.

The service was really quick. Didn't even wait 10 min for the food to come out. I ordered the shrimp scampi and it was yummy. The side salad that comes with it was SO good, I think it was the dressing. It is in the boardwalk so it's a chill hidden spot at the end of an ally. read more

i've been coming here since 2009 and it's still a go to for me. the teriyaki salmon is always my go to dish! the fish is always cooked well and very yummy. stay away from the chicken, its usually dry and way too pricey. the salad dressing is chefs kiss! the crab cake wasn't terrible either - a good amount of crab but def not the best i've had stick with the salmon + salad! read more

Not what I remember. Expensive and not fresh is the summary. Fish & chips with off taste. Lobster roll that tasted of freezer burn and an overdone hamburger. Fish tacos which were on special and were the only strong point. If there is a next time, I would stick to the poke bowls and specials, but many other options in the area with better quality at same or better prices. read more

Excellent lunch spot! Be sure to turn down the walkway at Curley's Fries and pass by Bashful Banana and Opa to get there. Friendly staff took our order at the counter and promptly brought us our meal. We ordered the fire cracker shrimp app and Hawaiian chicken plate to split and the combination was plenty for 2 people! Shrimp was cooked and breaded perfectly with a mild spicy sauce. Chicken had 2 large breasts (enough for 2 people) with a sweet teriyaki sauce - the plate came with rice and a well dressed greens salad. Added bonus that the spot had indoor and outdoor dining options, friendly staff, and an on-site restroom! read more

Hula Restaurant and Sauce - Firecracker shrimp app - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

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This is my favorite spot in OC. The chicken platter is delicious! Love the BBQ sauce and the salad dressing is amazing!!! Bought some for home!! read more

Refreshing to find some healthy food on the boardwalk. I went here 3 times in the last week. The food tasted fresh, the service was friendly, and the food came out fast. The prices and portions are fair. I enjoyed the poke bowl, the mahi mahi platter, and the Hawaiian chicken. I would recommend each one as solid. The inside and outside were clean. read more

Bad attitude from some of the staff. Tables are gross. Not something you'd want to eat off of. The pulled pork looked like it was boiled and incredibly watery. Coconut shrimp were overcooked and hard as a rock. Way overpriced and they have the gaul to auto select a 20% tip while expecting you to order at the counter like McDonalds. What a rip off. Avoid this place. So many better fast food options throughout the boardwalk. read more

This should be 2 1/2 stars. It was Sunday of Labor Day weekend. The staff was efficient and friendly. The food was served as soon as it was ready. Great fries, plain rice, mango salsa and salad dressing. The fresh food was not good. Neither the grilled tuna or the mahi mahi had much flavor. The shrimp scampi was barely ok and chicken tenders overdone. If eating in the boardwalk, stick to pizza and fries. read more

Hula Grill in OCNJ is a long-standing establishment with a clean interior and pleasant counter service. If the food were well prepared, the prices would be slightly high. However, the food is not well prepared. While their fried chicken remains acceptable, any seafood dish is flavorless with odd textures and often served approximately five minutes after the rest of the meal. The tuna sandwich was particularly bad; it had no flavor, the accompanying sauce was also flavorless, and the fish was tough. It was clearly a frozen patty that appeared to have been cooked directly from its frozen state onto the flat top, a method that certainly did not enhance its flavor. This place is an easy pass. read more

We wanted something other than pizza and this fit the bill! The food comes out quickly and was very fresh. We ordered the chicken fingers, firecracker shrimp, clam strips, sticky rice, and a platter which came with tuna, coconut shrimp, and a crab cake. We were happy with the service and liked sitting outside. You order at the register, find a seat, and the food gets delivered to your table. Highly recommended! read more

This is the second time we tried Hula, it just doesn't work for us. This time we tried Chicken Burger, Pork Burger, coconut shrimp, and a Hot Dog. The chicken was dry, bitter, no salt or other spices besides the teriyaki sauce. The pork was flavorless, even though plenty of meat. No cole slaw or anything else came with it. Everything too expensive for what you get. Hot Dog without relish, all the meats dry and flavorless. The sauces not flavorful. We needed some additional sauce, because it was just too dry, even though we just spend $70, they asked for an additional charge for a tiny cup. Not ok, we wound up throwing the rest of the food away. read more

We love Hula Grill ! Food is always delicious . Perfect when you're not in the mood for " boardwalk " food

Mediocre at best, rice was over cooked shrimp scampi was bland, fire cracker shrimp weren't spicy, and scallops were like chewing on rubber.

Food/Drink: 5/5. Delicious. Ordered scallops and lobster roll. Atmosphere: 4/5. On the boardwalk although tucked away. Space is a little tight but we found a seat in the restaurant itself. Service/Prices: 4/5. Order at front. Prices were reasonable. Overall would definitely return! read more

Hula Restaurant and Sauce - Scallops and lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

This place is pricey and the food seems to be all pre-cooked so all they have to do is heat it up. Not what I was expecting at all. This one just didn't do it for me. It just makes me wonder who's writing all these reviews with four and five stars read more

I live right over in Somers Point and when you're local, it's such a pain to go over to Ocean City in the summertime. But for this place, I will do it. The boardwalk is filled with crap - junk food, candy, fried foods, pizza... but this place is so good! It has actual fresh, healthy, not too mention tasty food. My favorite platter is the ahi tuna plate with lemon basil butter. So amazingly good. They give you pretty huge portions and the papaya seed dressing on the salad is to die for. They always have specials on their board and 10/10, they're also good. Staff is friendly and food comes out pretty fast. Definitely a must if you're in OC. read more

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Great food and amazing service. The only downside is that they do not take credit cards so you must be prepared with cash. read more

My family have been loyal Hula customers for many, many years. I know with the unfortunate passing of the former owner, there is new management. My first time getting my regular teriyaki salmon this summer was surprising - the portion size was significantly reduced, the cut of salmon was thin and dry and there was barely any sauce on it. I figured it was a fluke, then it happened again, same thing. Tonight we ordered again and against my better judgement, I went with the salmon. Same thing, thin piece of salmon, much smaller serving size and barely any sauce. Three times is a pattern - hope that this review is received well, I want to keep getting dinners here but if the quality persists, I'll have to pass. Get back to your roots! read more

I have never gotten food as fast as this restaurant, it was amazing! AND it was good! The mango salsa was very fresh, the coconut shrimp was tasty and my husband loved the pulled pork. I would go back. read more

Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. We got the hula burger and chicken hula burger. The fries were delicious. Everything else was very ... average. The chicken was dry and completely bland. The burger was completely well done and not at all medium as we ordered. I mean... it's boardwalk food, so I definitely had low expectations. The service was the only thing great about this place. read more

The ambiance was clean and inviting. The service was good. A few of the specials were sold out and they weren't aware until trying to order. I ended up ordering the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl. The portion for the price was kind of lacking. It consisted of two scoops of sticky rice which looked more wet and soggy instead. A decent portion of tuna cubes that didn't appear fresh, a generous side of mango salsa, and two quarters of an avocado that weren't ripe (rubbery). It was topped off with some sauce but it was lightly coated. I had eaten here once in the past which was favorable warranting a return. This lead me to eat it. Half way through I had to stop because I began to get the feeling of I may get sick if I continue. Bottom line it wasn't very good. The tuna appeared to be the waste of good cuts (the leftover portions). The rice was probably the worst I've ever had. The avocados were rubbery which meant that although they were green they weren't ripe yet. The mango salsa seemed old as the pieces were mushy. I had to toss it. Overall I'd not recommend this dish. read more

Hula Restaurant and Sauce - Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

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While the basic boardwalk favorite eats are pizza and fries, the Hula Restuarant serves up a delicious Hawaiian plate lunch. It's all about the sauce here. Three sauces are served and sold bottled here, Hula Salad Dressing, Hula Teryaki and Hula BBQ. The best of them all is the Hula Salad Dressing - a delicious tangy dressing. I recommend the Hawaiian Chicken plate lunch - grilled chicken dressed with Hula Teryaki Sauce over rice and a fresh crisp side salad with that amazing dressing. 9/2018 - still serving that fantastic Hawaiian Chicken Platter! read more

Delicious healthy fresh food on the boardwalk! Perfect place for lunch or dinner while in OC.

The food was pretty good for what it was! I got the Hawaiian Chicken Plate, which was good chicken. The sauce might have been a little too overwhelmingly smokey for my taste, but then again I think BBQ sauce is too smokey. I added some pineapple salsa to it, which paired well. The stick rice was very good! I also got a takeout Salmon Teriyaki, which was also good. I had it the next day so I'm sure it would have been better fresh. My boyfriend got the Hula Burger and said it wasn't life-changing but pretty good. It's not a burger place and for what it was, it was a fine burger. He's very picky about his burgers. The Cheese Fries were also good. My only gripe is that the online ordering system failed to submit my order and that you have to pay in cash. When we got there, they very quickly got our order that was supposed to be online. read more

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Fast, fresh, friendly. One of the best places at the shore. Good value. Good choices. Delicious. Go.

This is literally the best restaurant on the entire boardwalk. If you go anywhere else, you are making a terrible mistake. I have no idea how this place does not have better reviews. I've eaten here about 25 times in the past three years and every single time it is the best meal I've ever had. My entire family feels this way. They never disappoint. Not to sound dramatic. The sticky rice with the Hula sauce is the best combination on the planet. The shrimp scampi is smacking, the chicken is the best seller for a good reason, and their scallops are delectable. Even the salad is so simple, but great. You can buy the dressing! I recommend this hidden gem. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT! Cash only. read more

I love Hula so much. We are in OC for the weekend and had dinner from hula both nights. The coconut and firecracker shrimp are yummy. All the entrees are excellent. It's a nice change from all the fried foods,pizza and sweets on the boardwalk! read more

Spent some time on the Ocean City boardwalk. Searched Yelp for a good spot to eat & this is where it took us. Small restaurant with 3 tables inside & lots of tables outside. You order at the counter & they bring it to you. We ordered 6 dishes + drinks for about $95-100. Our food was tasty but not spectacular & not as hot as I prefer, but it had good flavor. The dishes are served with 2 scoops of white rice & salad w/their citrus dressing (very good.) The rice was way too soggy for our liking but the tuna tasted good. The salmon was drentched in teriyaki sauce. The coconut shrimp were tasty & shareable. The crab cake appetizer is literally 1 crab cake & a bit too dry and not a shareable appetizer. We also ordered a burger & a pulled pork plate, also tasty. We were charged $1 refills on fountain soft drinks (although the table next to us got theirs for free. They must be "regulars" but since we overheard them comp their drinks, made us feel less appreciated. It's on the boardwalk, about 4 spaces behind the miniature golf place. Overall, it was OK. read more

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Delicious again! Look forward to this restaurant every time I come to OCNJ. Delicious mahi tacos with mango salsa and a spicy mayo dressing. Might need to go back tomorrow to try something new...maybe swordfish! read more

Hula Restaurant and Sauce - Mahi tacos - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Everything is awesome! The Ahi tuna is incredible, so fresh and the sesame mayo is outrageous. We come every time we're in Ocean City !!

Food was delicious and came out quick. It was nice to eat something lighter than typical boardwalk food. This is a place where you order at the counter at the counter and they bring it to you. The dressing on the side salad that came with my coconut shrimp was really good! read more

If you want a quick bite while on the boardwalk. This will curb your hunger. I was expecting more of a Hawaiian dish which we didn't get. It just wasn't what I was expecting. We had the Hawaiian chicken plate. As I said, it did curb the hunger, didn't satisfy my taste buds. And it's a little pricey for what they serve. read more

So goood! Plenty of gluten free options. Salads, sandwiches, rice bowls... great for lunch or dinner. Pricing is right for what you get. Everything was delicious and I heard the same thing from nearby tables. Service was fast and friendly and above the boardwalk norm. Also very easy to eat clean here if that's what you're looking for. Small dining area seats 20 and a decent size patio. Eddie would go! If you know, you know! read more

Here you order inside and then they'll bring your food to you. Seating is either outside on the boardwalk or inside the restaurant. We didnt have a hard time getting a table and they were all covered by umbrellas which was nice. The staff were polite. The food came out in under 10 minutes which was great! They were fairly busy so we were pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Hawaiian Chicken, which was fantastic. It came with rice and a tasty spinach and arugula salad. The portions were a good size and the price was very reasonable. I would recommend this to anyone on the boardwalk. read more

Hula Restaurant and Sauce - Hawaiian chicken - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Great place! The food is simply amazing, fast service with one lady shuttling food in and out for customers. Note, they only take cash but there's an ATM machine there. It's right next to the go-karts so if you're with the kids this is a good place to go afterwards. Ordered the Hawaiian chicken platter, and was very similar but a sweeter and lighter version of teriyaki chicken, the rice that comes with it is awesome, everything was really fresh. Would love to come visit this place again for some of the other entrees. read more

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Everything about this restaurant is top notch. The food is amazing (from the side salad to the sticky rice). My favorite is the firecracker shrimp but their sauces and cooking makes everything delicious. The only reason it isn't five stars is because it is so expensive for a take-out spot. I would go here so much more often if I didn't have to save up before I go. Definitely a must try if you have not had it yet though. Service is good and they get food out pretty fast for how crowded they are. read more